In ten days, Aria is meant to stand beside Alpha Kane and complete their sacred mate bond.
It is also the day she has chosen to die.
For years, the pack mocked her as a broken wolf—unable to shift, unable to understand their private tongue. Kane was the only one who ever reached for her. He took a silver blade meant for her, called her his little wolf, and made her believe that, for once, fate had chosen her too.
But when Aria risks her life to awaken her dormant bloodline, the first thing she senses is Kane’s desire for another woman.
He prepares a Moon-blessed gown for Aria while offering the same tenderness to his mistress. He swears eternal devotion, certain his “helpless” mate will never discover the truth.
So Aria burns five years of memories, tears her ceremonial gown to pieces, and disappears without a word.
On the day of their bonding ceremony, Kane will not receive his bride.
He will receive her coffin.
